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Auction: 12009 - The Magnus Collection, Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 455

Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, 1.77g, benediction hand type, London, Godric, draped, diademed bust right, cross tipped sceptre before, rev. +godric m-o lvnd, Hand of Providence giving latin benediction, with curve each side of sleeve, dividing Alpha and Omega (N.766; S.1144), slightly crimped, toned, good very fine, very rare Estimate £ 2,500-3,000 87 examples of this type are recorded, with 13 from the London mint. This is the only example for this moneyer at London.

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